Local residents, landlords and tenants (and any other person likely to be affected by the selective licensing designation) must be consulted prior to the introduction of a licensing scheme. Landlords who rent out properties in an area that is subject to selective licensing are required to obtain a licence from the local authority for each of their properties.

As some of you already will be aware a scheme is already up and running in certain areas of Salford (Langworthy, Weaste and Seedley, Barton, Eccles and Broughton). The fees for the initial licence in these areas currently cost between £575 and £625.